Complications of Deep Venous Stenting and Their Management

Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2024 Dec;47(12):1669-1676. doi: 10.1007/s00270-024-03853-3. Epub 2024 Nov 4.

Abstract

Complications after iliofemoral and inferior vena cava stenting are rare, and most can be managed effectively without significant long-term consequences for the patient. Nevertheless, the procedure is not without risk, and clinicians considering starting a venous practice must be aware of the range of complications that can occur, which range from minor access site bleeds to fatal arrhythmia from stent migration to the heart. Most complications can be avoided with appropriate patient selection, stent sizing, and careful access and deployment techniques.

Keywords: Deep vein thrombosis; Post-thrombotic syndrome; Venous stenting.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Endovascular Procedures / adverse effects
  • Endovascular Procedures / methods
  • Femoral Vein
  • Humans
  • Iliac Vein / diagnostic imaging
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging
  • Stents* / adverse effects
  • Vena Cava, Inferior* / diagnostic imaging
  • Venous Thrombosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Venous Thrombosis / etiology
  • Venous Thrombosis / therapy